Necrotizing Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

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Necrotizing Fasciitis
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Causes of Necrotizing fasciitis

• Several types of bacteria can cause necrotizing
  fasciitis. However, some common bacteria such as
  streptococcus, klebsilla, clostridium, aeromonas
  hydrophilia, and echerichia oil can cause
  Necrotizing fasciitis. These bacteria enter your
  body through the broken skin. Injury, surgical
  incisions, or any kind of cut can break the skin
  creating passage for the bacteria. People who
  have chronic heart or lung disease or have skin
  lesions are at greater risk of developing
  Necrotizing fasciitis. Excessive consumption of
  alcohol or injecting illegal drugs and steroids
  can also increase the chance of getting
  Necrotizing fasciitis.

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Symptoms

• The symptoms of necrotizing fasciitis depend on
  the severity of the condition. Necrotizing
  fasciitis spreads very spontaneously and the
  signs and symptoms become evident. Consult a
  dermatologist immediately if you experience any
  of these symptoms. Common symptoms of necrotizing
  fasciitis include 
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Vomiting
• Chills and fever
• Unexplained sweating
• Infrequent urination
• Dizziness

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Symptoms
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• Rashes on the genital areas
• Skin becomes highly sensitive
• Skin discoloration
• Black scabs
• Rapid breathing
• Septic infection

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Necrotizing Fasciitis

• Necrotizing fasciitis is a bacterial skin
  infection that can destroy skin, tissues and
  muscles in short time. People with weak immune
  system are at higher risk of developing
  Necrotizing fasciitis. If left untreated,
  Necrotizing fasciitis can spread to other body
  parts which may lead to death. Necrotizing
  fasciitis can occur in almost any area of the
  body. Necrotizing fasciitis affects the tissue
  that surround nerves, muscles, and blood vessels.
  Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare skin infection
  but can be life-threatening if not treated
  properly. The bacteria streptococcus also known
  as flesh eating bacteria is one of the prime
  causes of necrotizing fasciitis. Basic hygiene
  measures such as washing hands before eating and
  after going bathroom, using anti-bacterial soap
  for cleansing, and keeping the wounds clean and
  dry can help reduce the risk of developing
  Necrotizing fasciitis. 

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Diagnosis of Necrotizing fasciitis 

• A dermatologist will start the diagnosis of
  Necrotizing fasciitis by performing a physical
  exam and asking about your medical history. After
  this, he may order a diagnostic test to get
  detailed information about the condition. Diagnost
  ic testsfor Necrotizing fasciitis may
  include Complete Blood Count (CBC) to measure
  the amount of red blood cells, white blood cells,
  and platelets in the body.
• X-rays to check for gas in the soft tissue
• Computer Tomography (CT) scan and Magnetic
  Resource Imaging (MRI) to identify the areas with
  fluid accumulations.
• Tissue biopsy means taking the sample of the
  affected tissue and observing it under the
  microscope.

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Treatments

• The treatment of Necrotizing fasciitis starts
  with the dosage of antibiotics, which may be
  given orally or intravenously. Antibiotics slow
  down the growth of infection and prevent the
  decaying of skin tissue. In case the infection is
  severe and antibiotics are not providing any
  relief from the symptoms, then a dermatologist
  may remove the dead tissues surgically. Sometimes
  one or more limbs are removed to stop the
  infection from spreading to other body parts.

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